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Refractive keratoplasty: keratophakia and keratomileusis
Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Refractive keratoplasty techniques like keratophakia offer a physiologic alternative for aphakia correction. These Barraquer methods may also treat hyperopia and myopia, providing a potentially superior optical solution.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Refractive Surgery
Background:
- Current methods for aphakia correction often involve alloplastic lens substitutes.
- These substitutes may present limitations in terms of permanence and physiological integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present early experiences with refractive keratoplasty techniques developed by Dr. Jose Barraquer.
- To evaluate keratophakia and hypermetropic keratomileusis as alternatives for aphakic correction.
Main Methods:
- The study focuses on the application of keratophakia and hypermetropic keratomileusis.
- These techniques involve modifying the cornea to correct refractive errors.
Main Results:
- Barraquer's refractive keratoplasty techniques offer a potentially more permanent and physiologic correction for aphakia.
- These methods are applicable to both aphakic and phakic eyes with significant hyperopia or myopia.
- The techniques' use is primarily limited by corneal condition.
Conclusions:
- Refractive keratoplasty presents a satisfactory and physiologically superior alternative to alloplastic lens substitutes for aphakic correction.
- These Barraquer techniques are considered feasible for well-instructed ophthalmic surgeons.